Southwood flood & bushfire risk
Of Southwood’s 100 mapped properties, 100% are in a mapped flood area and 50% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Southwood’s flood exposure is above the QLD average of 49.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the QLD average of 17.2%.
Where the hazards are in Southwood
Flood and bushfire areas across Southwood. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Southwood
Southwood sits in the Meandarra police division, which recorded 44 reported offences in the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 44 total. Figures are for the whole Meandarra police division (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
School catchments in Southwood
Southwood can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Southwood
At the 2021 Census, 0% of Southwood’s 57 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Southwood
Western Downs council approved 63 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Western Downs council area (not just Southwood). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 680 Telford Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 809 Ripple Downs Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 1191 Old Moonie Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 380 Nindathana Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 644 Stephens Creek Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 110 The Ranch Road, Southwood QLD 4406
- 14273 Moonie Highway, Southwood QLD 4406
- 1247 Bendee Road, Southwood QLD 4406
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.